SEO-AEO Keyword Research

SEO-AEO Keyword Research

Overview

Identifies high-value SEO keywords and AEO question-based queries for a topic. Produces keyword tiers (easy wins to long-term goals), search intent classification, cannibalization checks, and a content production map — all from a single topic input.

Part of the SEO-AEO Engine — an open-source AI-powered content growth system.

When to Use This Skill

• Use when you need to build a keyword strategy for a new topic or niche
• Use when you want to find AEO question queries for AI engine citation
• Use when you need to prioritise which keywords to target first
• Use when you want to check for keyword cannibalization before writing content

How It Works

Step 1: Extract Seed Keywords

Identify 3–5 core terms that anchor the topic's search territory. Go beyond the obvious head term to include adjacent terms the audience actually uses.

Step 2: Expand Into Tiers

Sort all keywords into three tiers:

• Tier 1 — Low-to-moderate difficulty. Target first.
• Tier 2 — Medium difficulty. Build toward after Tier 1 content is live.
• Tier 3 — High difficulty. Long-term goals only.

Step 3: Generate AEO Keywords

Produce question-based keywords that AI engines surface in direct answers and People Also Ask boxes. For each AEO keyword, specify the answer format to use (definition sentence, numbered steps, comparison table, direct number).

Step 4: Run Cannibalization Check

Flag any two keywords similar enough to split traffic if targeted on separate pages. Recommend which page should own which term.

Step 5: Build Content Map

Recommend content type and production order for all Tier 1 and Tier 2 keywords.

Examples

Example 1: SaaS Product

Input: topic = "remote project management software" audience = "engineering managers and startup founders"